Now Available: 2026 MIPS Payment Adjustment Information
The Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services has released Merit-based Incentive Payment System payment adjustment information for the 2024 performance period/2026 MIPS payment year.
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Complete WEDI’s Fall 2025 Interoperability and Prior Auth Survey
WEDI is conducting this follow up survey on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule (CMS-0057-F), and they need your help!
$60 Million to Advance Make America Healthy Again Agenda
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Living announced $60 million in new grant awards to states, territories, tribes, and local organizations supporting older adults and Americans with disabilities.
Making the CMS Pledges Real: The Role of Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives
By Tony Schueth – The CMS pledge is big on vision but light on details about execution. That’s not unusual. Pledges are intended to inspire and drive change and innovation, but they do not provide a step-by-step playbook for achieving a goal.
Health Centers Face Risks as Government Funding Lapses
By Paula Andalo – About 1,500 federally funded health centers that serve millions of low-income people face significant financial challenges, their leaders say, as the government shutdown compounds other cuts to their revenue.
Building “Excellent Health Outcomes for All” with AI Tools
By Deepan Vashi – Rebranding of the Health Equity Index reward brings new opportunities and challenges to Star ratings program. The name change reflects the agency’s “goal of ensuring exceptional care for all enrollees,” according to the CMS April 2025 capitation rate announcement.
Monday Morning Rounds with CMS
In case you missed it, this is recent communication from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Subscribe to their email lists to keep up to date on all press and news releases.
The High Stakes of Information Blocking: Compliance, Competition, & Consequences
By Mary Griskewicz – Enforcement of information blocking has moved from concept to practice. On September 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services press release signaled an active enforcement posture and directed more resources to curb practices that interfere with the access, exchange, or use of electronic health information.
Rural Health Transformation: A $50 Billion Opportunity With Tight Deadlines And Hidden Risks
By Russell Teague – Rural care in America just got a once-in-a-generation opportunity, and a stress test. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has launched the Rural Health Transformation Program, a $50 billion, five-year initiative aimed at helping states reimagine rural care delivery.